Tag Archives: agricultural conservation

Natural Path Sanctuary Native Garden – Groundbreaking and Seeding Celebration

agricultural conservation, beauty, celebration, community, Culture, environmental, friendship, fun, gardening, justice

Nov. 9, 2025

It’s time to plant the new NPS Native Garden, a designated area to grow native Wisconsin plants. Here, NPS cemetery members can engage and connect in various ways, such as tending the gardens, collecting seeds, or just enjoying the peace of the beautiful view. It will be an education and engagement resource, providing a regenerative, sustainable source for grave plantings. The goals of this project include demonstrating the importance of native plantings and providing an option for those who would like to plant on their own plot or around the grave of a loved one.

Please attend the “Groundbreaking and Seeding Celebration” on Sunday Nov. 9, 12:00 to 2:00 pm, to participate in leveling the ground, followed by scattering and tamping in the seeds that will overwinter to be ready to sprout next spring.

Questions? Please e-mail nps@farleycenter.org

Farley Center Farmer Julie Plotkin/Root to Bloom Flowers Tour and Workshop

agricultural conservation, beauty, community, Culture, environmental, friendship, fun, gardening, sustainability, sustainable farming

Tour and Workshop by Farley Center Farmer Julie Plotkin/Root to Bloom

Date and Time: Thursday, July 31, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Charge: No cost
SPACE IS LIMITED – must RSVP to programs@farleycenter.org to attend

Join us for a delightful evening of flowers at The Farley Center! Starting with a tour of the sweetly tucked back flower field, Julie, owner/farmer of Root to Bloom, will talk with folks about her growing methods. We will then gather under the oaks or in the barn for a bouquet-building demonstration followed by the opportunity to arrange your own bouquet to bring home with you!

Julie Plotkin earned her certificate of Organic Farming from Michael Fields Agricultural Institute in 2004. Since then she has worked on and with organic farmers and gardeners. In 2020 she started Root to Bloom, LLC, a cut flower grower-owned business. She sells at the Eastside Farmers Market, subscriptions to members (anyone can join), bulk flowers for weddings and celebrations, and wholesale to restaurants and businesses.

Almuerzo y Aprendizaje en el Campo: conservación en el Farley Center y la Granja Los Abuelos

agricultural conservation, community, environmental, farm, Farm Tour, Food

Sept. 9, 2024

En este dia del campo en el Farley Center, puedes ver prácticas de conservación en vivo en la granja, ¡y también tomar un almuerzo grátis hecha de ingredientes agrícolas y locales! Será una gira por las granjas del Farley Center con un enfoque en cómo los granjeros integran prácticas de conservación en sus operaciones. Ven para aprender las varias prácticas de conservación que son elegibles para fondos del Servicio de Conservación de Recursos Naturales del Departamento del Estado de Agricultura (USDA NRCS, por sus siglos en inglés). Juan Gonzalez, granjero de (Los Abuelos Farley Farm & Los Jalapenos CSA) será alla para compartir sus experiencias en implementar prácticas de conservación en su granja.

Empleados de NRCS van a estar disponible allá para compartir información de programas a fondos disponibles para granjeros urbanos, de escala pequeña, y/o miembro de un grupo que ha sufrido discriminación históricamente. Empleades de Go Farm Connect y Wisconsin Women in Conservation compartirán cómo pueden ayudarle a ustéd en alcanzar sus goles de conservación y pedir fondos del NRCS. Interpretación a español será disponible, con recursos específicos para granjeros hispano-hablantes.

https://www.gofarmconnect.org/…/almuerzo-y-aprendizaje…

Almuerzo y Más
Se proporicionan almuerzo, bebidas y más, según las restricciones dietarias notado en su forma de inscripción.

Cómo Vestirse
Prepáranse para la clima (sombrero, gafas de sol, crema de sol, botella de agua, chaqueta, segun el ambiente), ya que estaremos afuera del casa sin sombra en mucho del evento. Contacten a Seth Riley por farm@farleycenter.org o 608-485-2761 con otras preguntas acerca del evento.

Quíen deben asistir
Todo el mundo está invitado a asistir y aprender, incluso granjeros nuevos o aspirantes, familia, amigos, y profesionales de apoyo cultural y profesional. ¡Traen amigos y familia con sueños agricolas!

En el caso de lluvia: Reprogramaremos para el lunes, 16 septiembre, mismo plan y horario. Por favor chequen su email la mañana del lunes 9 septiembre para saber si vamos a cambiar el evento a la semana próxima, ya que solo lo cambiaremos si es absolutamente necesario.

Acerca de Go Farm Connect
¿Estás confundido por todas las oficinas, programas, y acrónimos federales? ¿Necesitas ayuda para encontrar los recursos adecuados?
Navegar por los programas del USDA puede ser abrumador, confuso e intimidante. ¡Lo entendemos! Somos un equipo de agricultores con experiencia con estas programas, comprometido a ayudar a conectarse con los programas adecuados. Ofrecemos servicios GRATUITOS que se enfocan en diferentes aspectos del desarollo de un negocio agrícola exitoso. Podemos proporcionar un Conector para que sea una guía personal, entrenador y aliado que comparta su objetivo de administrar una operación agrícola exitosa.

Go Farm Connect es una iniciativa liderada por agricultores para construir relaciones entre agricultores de cultivos especializados históricamente desatendidos (nuevos, mujeres, veteranos, BIPOC y inmigrantes) y las agencias agrícolas federales. Nuestros Conectores están capacitados para ayudar a las granjas de todos los tamaños y especialidades en Minnesota y Wisconsin a acceder a programas de asistencia agrícola. El proyecto de tres años está dirigido por Renewing The Countryside en asociación con el Departamento de Agricultura del Estados Unidos, la Agencia de Servicios Agrícolas y el Servicio de Conservación de Recursos Naturales. El registro a través de este enlace es útil para que el personal del USDA pueda estar avisado de las preguntas que desea que te respondan. El personal de Go Farm Connect puede tomar fotos y videos en este evento para promover programas y eventos futuros. Su confirmación de asistencia le da permiso para ser fotografiado. Por favor, hágale saber a un Conector en el evento si desea que no se le tomen fotos.

Regístrate aquí
https://www.gofarmconnect.org/…/almuerzo-y-aprendizaje…

Lunch & Learn Field Day

agricultural conservation, community, environmental, farm, Farm Tour, Food

Sept. 9, 2024

Join us at the Farley Center to see exciting agricultural conservation practices in action on the farm (and get free lunch featuring fresh local farm ingredients!) Participants will have the chance to tour farms at the Farley Center, see how farmers have integrated conservation practices into their operations, and learn about diverse agricultural conservation practices that are eligible for funding through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Wisconsin. Farmer Juan Gonzalez Torres (Los Abuelos Farley Farm & Los Jalapenos CSA) will join us to share about his on-farm conservation practices.

NRCS staff will be there to meet participants and share about programs and funding available to small-scale, urban, and historically underserved producers. Go Farm Connect and Wisconsin Women in Conservation staff will talk about how they can support you in getting started on your conservation goals and applying for NRCS funding. Spanish interpretation will be provided, and we’ll talk about specific resources for Spanish-speaking growers.

Please RSVP here:
https://www.gofarmconnect.org/…/lunch-learn-field-day…

Lunch & Snacks
We’ll provide lunch, snacks, and beverages onsite, according to dietary restrictions noted in the registration form you complete.

What to Bring & Wear
Come prepared for the weather (e.g., hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle, light jacket or rain jacket in case of sprinkles), as we will be outside and sometimes unshaded throughout the event. Please contact Catie DeMets at catie@rtcinfo.org or 608-466-0070 with any further questions regarding the event.

Who Should Attend
All interested parties are invited to attend and learn, including beginning and prospective growers, family, friends, and cultural and agricultural support professionals. Bring family and friends with farm dreams!

Rain date: Monday, September 16th, 2024, same timing and plan. Please check your email on the morning of Monday, September 9th in case we make the call to switch to the rain date; we will only reschedule if absolutely necessary.

Please RSVP here:
https://www.gofarmconnect.org/…/lunch-learn-field-day…

Are you lost in an alphabet soup of federal acronyms? Need help finding the right resources?

Navigating USDA programs can be overwhelming, confusing and intimidating. We get that! We’ve pulled together an experienced team of farmers to help you connect to the right programs. We offer FREE services that focus on different aspects of building a successful farm business. We can provide a Connector to be a personal guide, coach, and ally who shares your goal of running a successful farm operation.

Go Farm Connect is a farmer-led initiative to build relationships between historically underserved specialty crop farmers (beginning, women, veterans, BIPOC and new Americans) and federal farm agencies. Our Connectors are trained to help farms of all sizes and specialties in Minnesota and Wisconsin access agricultural assistance programs. The three-year project is led by Renewing The Countryside in partnership with the US Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, and Natural Resources Conservation Service. Registration through this link is helpful so that USDA staff can be aware of what questions you might want answered. Go Farm Connect staff may take photos and videos at this event to promote programs and future events. Your RSVP gives your permission to be photographed. Please let a Connector know at the event if you want to be kept out of photos.

Please RSVP here:
https://www.gofarmconnect.org/…/lunch-learn-field-day..